City

Darlington, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Lafayette County  ·  Wisconsin

👥4,581Population
💰$69,598Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂40.0Median Age
🏠$175,000Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓36.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 56% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.4% Female 46.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.1%Hispanic: 10.3%Black: 0.2%Asian: 1.6%Other: 0.7%Race
White87.1%
Hispanic10.3%
Black0.2%
Asian1.6%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty11.2% ▲ 12% above avg
College Grads36.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 56% below avg
No HS Diploma19 (0.7%)
HS Graduate1,100 (38.8%)
Some College279 (9.8%)
Associates403 (14.2%)
Bachelors426 (15%)
Graduate Degree607 (21.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 38.8%Some College: 9.8%Associates: 14.2%Bachelors: 15%Graduate: 21.4%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad38.8%
Some College9.8%
Associates14.2%
Bachelors15.0%
Graduate21.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.3%Renter: 23.7%Tenure
Owner76.3%
Renter23.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,598 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$175,000 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$877/mo
Total Housing Units1,947
Vacant Units160

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
51%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
62%
About Darlington, WI

Darlington is a city in Wisconsin, located in Lafayette County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,581 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40 years.

Economically, Darlington is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,598 is near the national average. Approximately 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Darlington is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $175,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $877 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Darlington is moderately educated. 36.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (87.06%).

Darlington, WI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Wisconsin.

ZIP Codes in Darlington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
53530 4,581 $69,598 $175,000 $877 2.1% 36.5% 76.3%